Comparison

Z80CPM vs POKE64

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Z80CPM

Experience the classic CP/M operating system on your iOS or Mac device with a full Z80 processor emulator. Run authentic CP/M software, including operating systems, word processors, programming languages, and text adventures. Works offline with support for multiple disk images.

Highlights
  • Full Z80 emulation
  • VT100 terminal support
  • Multiple disk image mounting
  • Offline functionality
  • Native Mac support
  • Downloadable CP/M disk images
Features
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RomWBW CP/M brings the classic CP/M operating system to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a full Z80 processor emulator. FEATURES • Full Z80 Emulation - Accurate instruction emulation runs authentic CP/M software • VT100 Terminal - ANSI escape sequence support for text adventures and productivity apps • Multiple Disk Support - Mount up to 4 disk images simultaneously • Download Disk Images - Fetch CP/M disk images directly from the RomWBW project • Works Offline - Downloaded disk images are stored locally • Native Mac Support - Runs natively on macOS via Mac Catalyst CLASSIC SOFTWARE Run the software that defined personal computing: • Operating Systems: CP/M 2.2, CP/M 3, ZSDOS, NZCOM, ZPM3 • Word Processing: WordStar • Programming: Turbo Pascal, Microsoft BASIC • Text Adventures: Zork, Adventure, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy • Databases: dBASE II • And thousands more CP/M programs GETTING STARTED 1. Open Settings and download a disk image (CP/M 2.2 recommended) 2. Select the disk image for Unit 0 3. Press Play to start the emulator 4. Press 0 at the boot menu to boot from disk BUILT ON ROMWBW This emulator is built on the RomWBW HBIOS platform, the same firmware used by real retro Z80 hardware projects. Disk images are downloaded from the official RomWBW project and include freely distributable CP/M software. TECHNICAL DETAILS • 80x25 character terminal display • hd1k disk format (8MB per slice, 64MB per disk) • Hardware keyboard support • Portrait and landscape orientation Perfect for retrocomputing enthusiasts, computer history education, or anyone who wants to experience the operating system that launched the personal computer revolution.

About

POKE64

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POKE64 is a Commodore 64 emulator designed specifically for iPad. It combines accurate C64 emulation with a modern, touch-friendly interface built around the way the original machine was actually used. Import your own compatible software and media, organize titles in the Library, configure controls per game, and resume quickly with save states. Features include: C64 emulation powered by the VICE core D64, D71, D81 and G64 disk image support PRG, T64, TAP and CRT support G64 disk structure inspection and protected-disk safe start Library with per-title settings Multiple save states and Quick Save / Quick Load Configurable virtual joystick and Quick Keys External keyboard support Physical game controller mapping Per-port Auto Fire Paddles and KoalaPad support Apple Pencil support for KoalaPad interaction CRT display filters Firmware and emulation profiles Virtual printer and virtual modem support iCloud backup support POKE64 does not include games, commercial disk images, cartridges or copyrighted Commodore software. Users provide their own compatible media and firmware where required. Some advanced features are available through the optional POKE64 Pro lifetime unlock.

Screenshots

Z80CPM1 screens
POKE644 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Z80CPM at 5.0 against POKE64's 4.0. Z80CPM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. POKE64 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Z80CPM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Z80CPM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Z80CPM ships an update every 10 days, POKE64 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Z80CPM versus POKE64: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZ80CPMPOKE64
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron WohlAlessandro Capano

Customer experience

Z80CPM

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

POKE64

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Z80CPM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

POKE64

One-time1
  • POKE64 Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Z80CPM free?
Z80CPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POKE64 free?
POKE64 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Z80CPM or POKE64?
Z80CPM is rated higher. Z80CPM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while POKE64 averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Z80CPM or POKE64 have ads?
Neither Z80CPM nor POKE64 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z80CPM or POKE64?
Z80CPM ships an update every 10 days, and POKE64 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Z80CPM was updated on November 12, 2026 and POKE64 on November 11, 2026.

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